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FlameZilla · 02-11-2015, 11:05 AM

I think it's pretty brutal for the rebuilding Sabres to lose Armia, Lemieux and a 1st round pick in this deal. Armia and Lemieux are going to be thorns in our sides for the next few years. They strike me as players with great competitive attitudes. Size, grit and talent. ####.

Myers for Bogosian is a wash, as neither has really reached their potential. Myers, in the right system, could be unstoppable in a couple of years. I like Bogosian but the Jets have a tonne of depth on D. Stafford will contribute more than Kane would for the remainder of the season. Unsigned goalie prospect isn't a huge factor tipping the scales.

Obviously the Wild Card here is Kane. Is he going to enjoy Buffalo any more than Winnipeg? Buffalo is the Winnipeg of NY State. How is he going to enjoy perpetually sucking for the foreseeable future? Do Buffalo really want this guy's prima donna attitude around Sam Reinhart and McDavid/Eichel?

I maintain this is a terrible deal for Buffalo.

02-11-2015, 11:05 AM	#215
FlameZilla First Line Centre Join Date: Dec 2005 Exp:	I think it's pretty brutal for the rebuilding Sabres to lose Armia, Lemieux and a 1st round pick in this deal. Armia and Lemieux are going to be thorns in our sides for the next few years. They strike me as players with great competitive attitudes. Size, grit and talent. ####. Myers for Bogosian is a wash, as neither has really reached their potential. Myers, in the right system, could be unstoppable in a couple of years. I like Bogosian but the Jets have a tonne of depth on D. Stafford will contribute more than Kane would for the remainder of the season. Unsigned goalie prospect isn't a huge factor tipping the scales. Obviously the Wild Card here is Kane. Is he going to enjoy Buffalo any more than Winnipeg? Buffalo is the Winnipeg of NY State. How is he going to enjoy perpetually sucking for the foreseeable future? Do Buffalo really want this guy's prima donna attitude around Sam Reinhart and McDavid/Eichel? I maintain this is a terrible deal for Buffalo.